Our body contains an elaborate system of nerves which serve, in part, to inform us when an injury is occurring.  Electrical impulses are relayed to the brain.  It interprets these as PAIN and prompts the rest of the body to respond.

When someone suffers a serious burn injury sometimes both the epidermis and the underlying dermis (including its sensory nerve endings) are destroyed.  The result is that no feeling remains in the affected area.  It has been “cauterized,” and it can no longer sense pain.

There is an interesting analogy…

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    Revelation 2:8-11. Four verses that can be read aloud in about 30 seconds was all Jesus needed to strengthen the suffering saints of Smyrna. And it seems to me his brief message can be distilled down into a single, powerful word: perspective.

    Smyrna was called “The Crown City” not only because the hills that surrounded it resembled a crown but also because it was exceptionally prosperous and proud. This was in large part due to its loyalty to the Roman Empire. From the city’s worldly point of view, the Christians in Smyrna must have seemed awfully foolish for…

In our fast-paced, achievement-driven society, losing sight of what truly matters is easy. As members of the Church of Christ, we understand the importance of focusing on God. Yet, we can often find ourselves unwittingly bowing to modern-day idols. These idols are not statues or images we might think of from ancient times; instead, they are more subtle and insidious. They manifest in the form of self-worth, career success, and personal accomplishments.

The Subtlety of Modern Idolatry: A Dangerous Deception

Modern-day idolatry is deceptive because it often disguises itself as something good.…

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The Bible says in Titus 2:11,12:  “The grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men. Instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in this present age.”  In order to be godly, there are certain things with which a Christian must not be in association. One of those things is alcohol and specifically modern-day alcohol.

Nelson’s Illustrated Bible Dictionary defines sober as marked by self-control, of sound, moral judgment.  Sober Christians deny themselves any worldly pleasure…